The blast hit the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant, which produces ammunition and pyrotechnics, according to publicly available information.

He reiterated that Moscow would resort to all weapons in its arsenal, including nuclear ones, if its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad was threatened.

The comments come after special envoy Kirill Dmitriev was in the U.S. for talks this week.

Pro-war Telegram channels reported that Russian forces may have lost the relics during a withdrawal in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.

Yury Dmitriev's supporters have warned that his life could be at risk if he is not moved to a civilian hospital immediately.

Major General Sergei Nikitushkin served in Russia’s war against Ukraine and was promoted to major general by President Vladimir Putin in December 2024.

Budapest previously expelled 10 Russian diplomats for activities incompatible with their status, wording that is often used as a euphemism for spying.

A record 34.9% of total budget spending is set to remain classified in 2027.

Poets and authors accused the authorities of failing to promote their work and restricting their access to schools and literary events.

At least 22 people have been killed in bear attacks across Russia in 2026, as climate change has forced bears to find new food sources.